Unilineal descent groups last over time and have a corporate nature,which means all of the following except:
A) they shape a person's identity in some significant way.
B) they are subordinate only to religious figures in the society.
C) they regulate marriage, and kin on both the bride and groom's sides must give approval.
D) they control property such as land and animals.
E) they function as a political unit.

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Unilineal descent groups may have significant influence on a person's identity, regulate marriage, control property and function as a political unit. However, they are not usually subordinate only to religious figures in the society. Rather, they have their own internal leadership structure and may interact with religious figures in different ways.

Unilineal Descent Groups Last Over Time and Have a Corporate